practice
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Those of us who practice writing as a professional craft have an ethical duty, and sometimes a contractual obligation, to ensure that our work is original.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
It seems they’re eager to help but not entirely comfortable with what that help looks like in practice.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
"But absorbing extra costs is not a sustainable practice for companies. If things get worse, customers are likely to face the heat," he says.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
Chesney said he plans to build on each practice, and his coaching staff will set a standard that trickles down to the players.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
We crept quietly down the darkened halls, but they were just as empty as any other night that we’d snuck out to practice.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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